FinTech and Data Analytics MBA
Master the latest advances in financial technology and prepare for an exciting career in a fast-moving area. Study at ARU in Chelmsford.
You may be eligible for our MBA Scholarship, which offers a fee reduction of up to £4,000.
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If you’re passionate about the possibilities generated by blockchain technology and digital currencies, this course is for you.
You’ll learn how to formulate data-informed trading strategies, financial models and business forecasts. You’ll create your own applications and analyse big data using R and Python, and make extensive use of our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
At the same time, you’ll develop strategic, marketing and leadership skills to help you climb the career ladder.
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Learn how to create data-informed trading strategies, financial models and business forecasts
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Gain skills and experience in strategy and leadership
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Build your network with our industry contacts and guest speakers
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Enhance your employability with our optional Professional Experience year
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
This course prepares you for an exciting career in an innovative, fast-moving area.
We teach leadership, management, strategy and marketing skills alongside technical skills, so you’ll graduate as a well-rounded candidate ready to ascend the career ladder.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with our Business PhD – School of Management or Business PhD – School of Economics, Finance and Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Discover how FinTech is revolutionising how we do business, and prepare to become part of it.
You’ll gain hands-on experience using solving financial problems, generating predictive analytics, and practicing financial modelling and business forecasting, using tools and methods commonly used in the industry. You’ll also develop knowledge and skills in marketing, strategic analysis and formulation, and leadership and change management.
You’ll complete your MBA with a Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a relevant topic of that interests you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Analytics Essentials: Transforming Business with Big Data
- Financial Data Analysis Using Python
- Principles of Marketing Management (30 credits)
- Leadership and Change (15 credits)
- Management and Strategy (15 credits)
- Financial Data Analytics
- Postgraduate Major Project
- Into ARU
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
- Professional Project *
- Professional Project 2 *
- Professional Work Placement *
- Professional Work Experience *
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Wei KangSenior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
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Dr Jassem AloklaSenior Lecturer
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.